WhatsApp is removing support for THESE 35 smartphones: Check list here

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In today's world, WhatsApp plays a crucial role in keeping us connected. It's a popular instant messaging app used by approximately 2.4 billion people globally. WhatsApp offers a user-friendly interface and a variety of features including messaging, voice calling, video calling, and document sharing on a single platform. To cater to its vast user base, the company frequently introduces new features and updates to the platform.

If you use WhatsApp on your smartphone, there's important news for you. To enhance user safety and privacy, Meta-owned WhatsApp is taking a significant step by ending support for approximately 35 smartphone models. This change will come into effect in the next update, so it's important for users to be mindful of this development.

The upcoming WhatsApp update will no longer be compatible with a range of smartphones, both iOS and Android. If your phone is on the list, you may encounter issues using WhatsApp in the future.

Here's the list of smartphones that will no longer be supported:

Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus

Samsung Galaxy Express 2

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Samsung Galaxy Core

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

Samsung Galaxy Grand

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active

Moto X

Moto G

iPhone SE

iPhone 5

iPhone 6

iPhone 6S

iPhone 6S Plus

Huawei Ascend G525

Huawei Ascend P6 S

Huawei GX1s

Huawei C199

Huawei Y625

Lenovo A858T

Lenovo 46600

Lenovo S890

Lenovo P70

Sony Xperia E3

Sony Xperia Z1

LG Optimus G

LG Optimus 4X HD

LG Optimus L7

After the next update, WhatsApp will no longer function on these smartphones. If you own any of the listed smartphones, it's advisable to back up your WhatsApp data as these devices will no longer receive security updates.

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